Ring Rate Card March 2023

WHO WE ARE RING

one call one order one bill

RHODE ISLAND NEWSPAPER GROUP

1944 WARWICK AVENUE, WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND 02889

401-732-3100 www.RINewspaperGroup.com

OUR HISTORY

Established in 1977, RING is an association of seven publishing companies representing 19 hometown newspapers. With one call, one order and one bill, advertisers reach 125,000 homes in Rhode Island.

BEACON COMMUNICATIONS

Warwick Beacon ( ursday)

Cranston Herald ( ursday)

Johnston Sun Rise (Friday) e Reminder (Tuesday)

BREEZE PUBLICATIONS

Valley Breeze, Cumberland/Lincoln ( ursday)

Valley Breeze, N. Providence (Wednesday)

Valley Breeze, N. Smith eld/Woonsocket ( ursday)

Valley Breeze, Pawtucket (Wednesday)

Valley Breeze & Observer ( ursday)

EAST BAY NEWSPAPERS

Bristol Phoenix ( ursday)

Barrington Times (Wednesday)

Portsmouth Times ( ursday)

Sakonnet Times ( ursday)

Warren Times-Gazette (Wednesday)

Westport Shorelines ( ursday)

East Providence Post ( ursday)

SOUTHERN RI NEWSPAPERS

e Independent ( ursday)

ISLAND COMMUNICATIONS

Newport is Week ( ursday)

WRITE WAY MEDIA

Jamestown Press ( ursday)

Our papers are audited and sta ed by local reporters. Eight of the publications are sold by subscription and distributed by mail, carrier or at a newsstand.

RING is the best marketing tool for advertisers who want to reach Rhode Island’s extensive network of community newspapers with one phone call. ere is no better midweek print vehicle.

WHO WE REACH**

RING newspapers reach 125,000 unique households in Rhode Island o ering full coverage of the Providence DMA. e vast majority of our readers are homeowners. ey are committed to their communities. ey are educated, active participants in their towns and cities.

• 66% of our subscribers have household incomes over $75,000, significantly higher than general market of 46%

• 61% keep their community newspaper for at least 4 days

• 75% frequently purchase products or services from ads seen in RING newspapers

• 81% have at least some college education Education + Buying Power = RING Readers

WHAT WE DO

RING newspapers feature well-written articles by award-winning reporters. At our best we can be described as hyper-local. When it comes to covering community events, be it political, social, academic or religious, no other medium does it better.

WHY WE ARE EFFECTIVE

RING newspapers provide a touchstone for its readers which in turn builds community trust and brand loyalty for our advertisers. We are read cover to cover, not strictly by section. Our papers are picked up more than once, referred to and often passed along. Our readers trust us – we are their neighbors – we cover their lives.

**source: 2021 CVC readership survey

RHODE ISLAND NEWSPAPER GROUP

RATES & SPECS RING

MARCH 2023

one call one order one bill

ROP ADVERTISING RATES*

1 Time $112.75 PCI

4 Times $108.50 PCI

13 Times $106.25 PCI

26 Times $105.00 PCI

52 Times $102.75 PCI

• Discount based on consecutive weeks

• Copy and size can be altered

• All advertising rates are net

• No charge for composition

ROP MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

RING’s community papers are produced in both tabloid and broadsheet sizes, depending upon the company. BROADSHEET 1 column

GENERAL RATE INFORMATION

RING publishes both tabloid and broadsheet newspapers. For modular advertising (quarter, half, full pages) please contact your advertising representative.

Color charge $1,150 – Includes 19 papers

85 line screen preferred

ROP AD DELIVERY

Advertising material due 10:00 AM Friday preceding week of publication

Space reservations due 5:00 PM Thursday preceding week of publication

Electronic ad delivery: We accept PDF files only, sent to: lisab@rhodybeat.com

RHODE ISLAND NEWSPAPER GROUP

$4100/

• Maximum Finished Size 8.5”X11”

• Weight Premiums may be Applicable on Multi-Page Inserts or Inserts over 2 oz.

• Limited Zoning (by paper) is available at a premium rate of $50/M – minimum 50,000.

• Deadline for insertion order and materials is Wednesday, 12:00 noon, week prior to insertion.

• Material can be boxed or shrink wrapped, and quantity per package must be marked clearly.

• Circulation figures based on 2021 CVC Audit, available upon request

RHODE ISLAND NEWSPAPER GROUP

FOR PRE-PRINTS, PLEASE ROUND UP TO THE NEAREST 100.

NATIONAL ADVERTISERS KNOW THE VALUE OF RING

BEACON COMMUNICATIONS

Warwick Beacon (published Thurs.)

Cranston Herald (published Thurs.)

Johnston Sun Rise (published Fri.)

The Reminder (published Tues.)

BREEZE PUBLICATIONS

Valley Breeze, Cumberland/Lincoln (published Thurs.)

Valley Breeze, North Providence (published Wed.)

Valley Breeze, North Smith eld/ Woonsocket (published Thurs.)

Valley Breeze, Pawtucket (published Wed.)

Valley Breeze & Observer (published Thurs.)

EAST BAY NEWSPAPERS

Bristol Phoenix (published Thurs.)

Barrington Times (published Wed.)

Portsmouth Times (published Thurs.)

Sakonnet Times (published Thurs.)

Warren Times-Gazette (published Wed.)

Westport Shorelines (published Thurs.)

East Providence Post (published Thurs.)

SOUTHERN RI NEWSPAPERS

The Independent (published Thurs.)

ISLAND PUBLISHING

Newport This Week (published Thurs.)

WRITE WAY MEDIA

Jamestown Press (published Thurs.)

RATES & SPECS

AD DELIVERY

• Advertising material due 10 AM Friday preceding week of publication

• Space reservations due 5 PM Thursday preceding week of publication

• Electronic ad delivery

We accept PDF files only, sent to: Classifieds@rhodybeat.com or Call 401-732-3100

Rhode Island and Massachusetts’ best mid-week advertising buy for the recruitment, automotive and real estate categories.